Slow Food and Tourism Development: A Case Study of Slow Food Tourism in Uttarakhand, India

Ahlawat, Munish; Sharma, Piyush; Gautam, Prashant

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“…Hence, the number of studies in India has been limited compared to those outside India. Food tourism research in India has been carried out under various themes, emerging role of food tourism (Chand et al , 2007; Sabari Shankar, 2022), foreign tourists’ culinary preferences (Updhyay and Sharma, 2014), using food tourism to market destinations (Abraham and Kannan, 2015; Kumar and Singh Rana, 2016; Mehul Krishna Kumar, 2019; Pal, 2020; Rana et al , 2018; Sahoo, 2020), importance of food tourism (Mohanty et al , 2020; Mohapatra, 2017), street foods and tourists experiences (Gupta et al , 2019a; Gupta et al , 2019b; Gupta and Sajnani, 2019; Khanna et al , 2022), sustainability using street foods (Panicker and Priya, 2021), food image and local cuisine (Chatterjee and Suklabaidya, 2021; Gupta et al , 2020), food culture and tourism (Mekoth and Thomson, 2018; Mohanty et al , 2020), slow food and tourism development (Ahlawat et al , 2019), food neophobia and food event revisit intentions (Payini et al , 2020), food tour experiences of tourists (Kaushal and Yadav, 2020), local food consumption experiences of tourists (Mawroh and Dixit, 2023; Piramanayagam et al , 2020), satisfaction and loyalty among local food festival visitors (Zargar and Farmanesh, 2021), measuring gastro-nostalgia among food festival visitors (Mandal et al , 2022) and development of a foodie scale (Setia et al , 2022).…”

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Food tourism research in India – current trends and future scope

R¹

2023

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Purpose This study aims to enhance the knowledge by offering perspectives from an emerging market by reviewing the existing literature on food tourism. This study applies a multimethod analysis, providing insights into the advancement of food tourism in India, the contributions, critical findings and emerging research themes. Design/methodology/approach The study adopted a multimethod analysis using descriptive, narrative and bibliometric analysis using VOSviewer to analyze research papers published on food tourism in India shortlisted from Scopus and Google Scholar. Findings Future research should focus on gauging the potential of food tourism in different regions of the country, applying theoretical frameworks that have not been used. “Culinary Diversity and Heritage,” “Sustainable and Responsible Food Tourism,” “Consumer Behavior and Food Tourism Experiences,” “Rural Development and Economic Impact,” “Technology and Digitalization,” “Stakeholder Collaboration,” “Food Safety and Hygiene” and “Policy and Regulation” were the identified future research themes. These findings are significant for emerging economies across the globe. Research limitations/implications This study summarized the progress of food tourism research in India, the contributions and emerging themes, supplementing the need to study food tourism in India. This study contributed methodologically to the literature by adopting a multimethod review combining descriptive, narrative and bibliometric analysis. Finally, by proposing ideas and constructs for future research, this study provides directions for future food tourism research from an emerging market’s perspective. Practical implications Findings will assist managers and stakeholders in comprehending the factors influencing tourists, destination marketing and branding, aiding in effective planning and executing food tourism strategies to promote destinations. The identified themes and keywords can help academicians and researchers dwell upon the emerging research themes in food tourism. Originality/value To the best of the author’s knowledge, this is the first study analyzing food tourism research in India adopting a multimethod analysis. The study provides an in-depth analysis applying descriptive, narrative and bibliometric analysis, highlighting the critical trends and research themes. A framework for future studies was also proposed.

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Food tourism research in India – current trends and future scope

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2023

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“…Asian-based studies, namely the ones set in India (as Ahlawat et al, 2019) and China (as Guan et al, 2019) or Taiwan (Liu et al, 2017), although differing in focus, show a similar concern related to sustainability, especially regarding the preservation of natural resources together with historical and cultural specificities related to food production and preparation and on offer to tourists. In the first, the concern lies in slow food tourism and the governmental measures to ensure sustainability and the social, cultural and environmental levels; in the second case they focus on the ways in which traditional food on offer to urbanites may contribute to the sustainability of rural communities mainly at the economic and governance level; and in the third, the focus is on organic farming and certification and its relationship with tourism through sustainable agri-food tourism development that may act as educational practice for sustainability of farmers and tourists.…”

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Rural Territories and Food Tourism – Exploring the Virtuous Bonds Through a Systematic Literature Review

Figueiredo¹,

Forte²,

Eusébio

2021

European Countryside

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Although studies on food and tourism have gained terrain within tourism research, especially in the last decade, the connections of food tourism with rural territories have remained underexplored. This is particularly significant in the context of an increasing recognition that food should be understood as a distinguishing feature of rural tourism destinations, at the same time as displaying specific heritage and traditions as and contributing to the development of rural territories. The intention of this article is to shed light on the connection between food tourism and rural territories by exploring its potential through a systematic literature review on this untapped topic. Based on 73 articles focusing on those connections, the paper reviews and further explores what is already known on the topic, examining the different research methodologies and approaches used, as well as the dimensions analysed and results obtained. Research on the links between food tourism and rural territories seems to be geographically marked and particularly relevant in Southern European countries (such as Spain and Italy), as well as in North America (mainly the USA). Impacts on local development, together with production and commercialization strategies, are the main dimensions analysed by the articles, revealing indeed some of the potential virtuous bonds deriving from the connection between tourism, food and rural territories.

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“…India is renowned for its natural beauty, cultural heritage, and spiritual significance. A place like Uttarakhand (India), a renowned tourist hotspot, draws many people each year to admire its stunning natural scenery, partake in thrilling outdoor pursuits, and immerse themselves in its diverse cultural heritage (Ahlawat et al 2019). Nevertheless, the rapid expansion of tourism in the area has generated apprehensions over its ecological and social implications.…”

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A Systematic Literature Review on Slow Tourism and Its Implications to the Uttarakhand State of India

BHANDARI,

RANA,

SINGH

2024

J. Environ Manag Tour

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This paper explores how slow tourism might promote sustainability in India. Slow tourism is a sustainable travel strategy that prioritizes high-quality travel experiences above quantity and aims to protect the environment, promote local culture, and increase travelers' happiness. This study examines the main ideas, themes, and behaviors related to slow tourism through a thorough literature assessment. It assesses their applicability to India's socio-cultural and ecological contexts. It draws attention to the potential of slow tourism to promote sustainable development through strengthening local economies, protecting the environment, and cultivating an awareness of the natural and cultural history of the region. The report also evaluates the potential and challenges for slow tourism in India and makes recommendations for future study and policy formation. This study highlights slow tourism's potential to advance sustainability in India's tourist industry, using Uttarakhand as a relevant case study.

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Slow Food and Tourism Development: A Case Study of Slow Food Tourism in Uttarakhand, India

Abstract: Ge eo oJ Jo ou ur rn na al l o of f T To ou ur ri is sm m a an nd d G Ge eo os si it te es s Year X XI II I, vol. 26, no. 3

Cited by 9 publications

References 14 publications

Food tourism research in India – current trends and future scope

Food tourism research in India – current trends and future scope

Rural Territories and Food Tourism – Exploring the Virtuous Bonds Through a Systematic Literature Review

A Systematic Literature Review on Slow Tourism and Its Implications to the Uttarakhand State of India

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